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Searching for a powder/freeride ski

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Bananaredbull
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I am 179cm 66kg (145lb). I want something a little bit stiffer and more stable on cliff drops than my line sfb (size 176cm), but still being nimble and floaty. I ski in Europe (balkans and alps). I am probably gonna grow to 184cm or something? My dad is 179cm and my mom is 173cm.

Looking at:
188cm or 180cm Bent 110
bacon 108 in 184cm
prodigy 3.0 184cm
k2 reckoner 112 184 cm

ALSO: at my local resorts the terrain includes clear no trees terrain for like 200m vert and then terrain with little trees until progressively more trees appear that become a little bigger. So i don't think 188cm would be alright for that kind of stuff. Also the ski should be pretty nimble ig.
a year ago
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skidemon22
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Rossignol Sender Free 110: better grip than skis like the QST Blank, but more damp than something like a Faction Prodigy 3.0

One of the best all-mountain skis I've owned...
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
Posts: 148 - Karma: 691
skidemon22Rossignol Sender Free 110: better grip than skis like the QST Blank, but more damp than something like a Faction Prodigy 3.0

One of the best all-mountain skis I've owned...


it was first choice for me but its sold out everywhere
a year ago
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FaunaSkis
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Our 184cm Pioneer could suit and we’re Europe based. Have a look and drop us a DM if you’ve questions.
a year ago
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percs
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get the longest ski you can its better for freeride and you look more gangster. I rode benchetler 188s for awhile and theyre great quality.
a year ago
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Voyage86
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faction mana 3.0 is very similar to the rossignol sender free 110. i’ve skied both. i borderline prefer my manas but it’s toss up. it sounds like a longer ski would be perfect for the type of stuff you ski. mana 3.0 in 184 is the way in my opinion.
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
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Voyage86faction mana 3.0 is very similar to the rossignol sender free 110. i’ve skied both. i borderline prefer my manas but it’s toss up. it sounds like a longer ski would be perfect for the type of stuff you ski. mana 3.0 in 184 is the way in my opinion.


I want it to be pretty playful tho, just not sfb playful, something a bit stiffer
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
Posts: 148 - Karma: 691
Voyage86faction mana 3.0 is very similar to the rossignol sender free 110. i’ve skied both. i borderline prefer my manas but it’s toss up. it sounds like a longer ski would be perfect for the type of stuff you ski. mana 3.0 in 184 is the way in my opinion.


I want it to be pretty playful tho, just not sfb playful, something a bit stiffer
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
Posts: 148 - Karma: 691
Voyage86faction mana 3.0 is very similar to the rossignol sender free 110. i’ve skied both. i borderline prefer my manas but it’s toss up. it sounds like a longer ski would be perfect for the type of stuff you ski. mana 3.0 in 184 is the way in my opinion.


I want it to be pretty playful tho, just not sfb playful, something a bit stiffer
a year ago
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Ripline
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Unleashed 108? Or is that too stiff?

Also the M free 108 is insanely good

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2024 at 4:28:24am
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
Posts: 148 - Karma: 691
For some reason soothski comparer says bent 110 in 188cm is actually 184cm and the same running length as a prodigy 3.0 in 184cm?
a year ago
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Voyage86
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yaskataFor some reason soothski comparer says bent 110 in 188cm is actually 184cm and the same running length as a prodigy 3.0 in 184cm?


probably because it is…
a year ago
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Voyage86
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yaskataI want it to be pretty playful tho, just not sfb playful, something a bit stiffer


oh the mana 3.0 is not soft at all really. it’s on the less playful side as well but the twin tip redeems some the playfulness and they just simply rip everything. in Sage’s last let’s take a lap yt video with the big group you can see mac forehand sending huge cliffs and throwing big tricks on them if you want.
a year ago
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Voyage86
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yaskataI want it to be pretty playful tho, just not sfb playful, something a bit stiffer


for the playful part, the manas feel significantly lighter than the sender free 110s. while the sender free 110s have more pop, you really feel them on your feet especially at the end of the day. the manas have less pop but are super damp and light. i have no issue crud busting with them but i can still throw tricks as easy as a 95 underfoot ski. the manas still weigh 2000g so they have heft and can charge very well but they feel lighter than that on foot in my opinion.
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
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I am thinking reckoner 112 184cm or prodigy 3.0? Anyone have any opinions on those skis?
a year ago
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PartyBullshiit
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Take your own advice. Go shop around a little.
a year ago
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Bananaredbull
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PartyBullshiitTake your own advice. Go shop around a little.


already shopped the shop out of the shops
a year ago
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Voyage86
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yaskataI am thinking reckoner 112 184cm or prodigy 3.0? Anyone have any opinions on those skis?


the reckoner 112 really doesn’t hold up in crud well, much more of a soft snow ski than an all mountain ski but people make it work.
a year ago
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